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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15

A young stranger soiourning in our
city q few days since was suffering severe
" with toothache, and went to lawyer
for advice. This was Riven by directing
him to a well knownadentist wno very
properly suggested that the aching tooth
be pulled. The victim yielded an I'M
willing assent and took seat in the den
tist chair. All of his teeth except four
were store.teeth and the four originals
were the support of the store set. The
pain was so unidentified that three success
sive times he pointed cut the wrong tooth
to the dentist who took them out sertatiDa.
The yelIs raised In that dentist Office were
so unearthy that an officer went In under
the impression that an assault was being
committed but left sadly for loss of the
prospective costs In the case. The vic
tim however is under the impression that
the lawyer stood in with the dentist,
and thinks of suing him for damages
The lawyer feels happy though, and says
If he did not give good advice. he got no
pay and therefore does not feel tn his
professional reputation is injured. Moral
always pay for your legal advice ii you
want to get the right sort.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
Holidar Prasents.

Il has been noticed by buyers that there
is better selection of holiday presents in
Annapolis than has been the case for q
number of years. and IL is resulting either
from an Improvement In the taste Of the
people or that Of the dealer. The displays
OF some Of the merchants are equal to
those found in the stores OF retail mer-
chants in the cities. Some of our mer-
chants have laid 10 unusual large stocks,
among which might be mentioned the
City Drug Store; ]. H. s. Nichols, gen.
eral variety stere; L. II Rhen. dry goods,
ready made clothing. fancy goods, s :,
which our citizens would do well 70 ex-
anime before buying.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15

The Adams aud B & o Express offices
of this city are now being crowded daily
forwarded to all sections of the country -
love and friendship are being sent by
friends and relatives to distant parts for
Christmas and New Year presents. and
many hearts will be made glad on this
occasion. Much of the freight of the Elk
press Companies now is in oysters, which
are being SHIPPED to all parts of the far
West. Packers are busy and are work
ing large force night and day in order
to fill their orders.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15

A delegation headed By w. II Thomp
son. called on Governor Lloyd today and
asked him to remove certain oyster meas-
urers who, it was charged, were not
doing their duty. The Governor promised
to give the parties hearing next Thurs
day
Several pardon cases were taken up
Next Thursday was fixed for hearing in
the case of James G.. Pearre, FOR whom q
mol pros. is asked Pearre was convicted
Of an assault upon Mrs Kirkland in Bal.
timore. The Governor refused TO pardon
] In Hopkins, serving out q sentence for
murder having been convicted in Balti-
meses
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
Court or Appeals.

The Court of Appeals filed four opin
ions today, as follows James B. Rees
and Robert Burkhiser VS.. Joseph Logs
don and Catherine Logsdon. Decree at
firmed. Opinion by Judge Stone.
FRESHMAN and others VS.. Mason; decree
reversed aud bill dismissed, Opinion by
Judge Irving.
Gamble and others VS.. Lentman. Mo
ton to dismiss writ or error overruled.
Opinion by Judge Miller.
Hitchins Bros VS.. Mayor and Council
men of Frostburg. Judgement reversed
and new trial awarded. Judge Alvey de
livered the opinion of the Court.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
To Room Renters and Others.

On Monday next, December 10th. the
CAPITAL will be mailed TO erery member
elect of the coming Legislature. Many of
our citizens have "rooms to rent" and
other things that will be required by these
gentlemen during the coming session.
We therefore make this offer to our pa
irons: We. will give four line advertise
ment to be published in this issue for %
cents. Send in your advertisements at
once so that we may have them in type
in proper time
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
beings In Congress.

Congress has not fairly got down to
work, aud but little of importance will be
transacted until after the Christmas holi-
days-beyond the getting of committees
at work and drafting new bills, &c. The
Senate decided the West Virginia contest
ed case in favor of the Hon Charles Jas
Faulkner, and that gentleman appeared
and was sworn in. Mr.. morrill, spoke in
favor of his bill to regulate immigration.
The house was not in session, having ad-
journed from Tuesday until Friday.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
Holiday Excursion Tickets on the Penn
sylvania Railroad.

In pursuance of the usual custom, the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell
Christmas and New Year excursion tick
cts between ali ticket stations on its main
line and branches at reduced rates. The
tickets will be sold on December 23rd,
Gath. 25th, 26th, Both, and 31st, 1887, and
January 1st and and, 1888, good for re-
turn trip until January Srd, 1888, inclu-
sive.
These tickets will enable the public to
visit friends and enjoy the social pleasures
of the glad season at trifing expense for
rail waY fare
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
OnaliRed.

Hon. VIM. Pinkney Whyte qualities
to-day before Governor Lloyd. Among
those present when he was sworn in were
J. A. L. Mcclure. Adjutant General
Howard, A. III. Robertson and w IL.
Whyte. Gov. Whyte's grandfather. VIM.
Pinkney was appointed Attorney General
In 1905. He was also U. s. Senator. Mr..
WhVte held both Offices
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
TIME TABLES.
Annapolis, w. q Is. Railroad.
Annapolis & Baltimore short Line r.. n.

On and after Monday Ju g 9th, 1887, passen-
er trains will leave Annapolis. as follows:
LEAVE ANEAPoLIs, ARRIVE IN BALTIMORE
Leave at,....0.4 a. m. Arrive at. .T.50 a. m.
=" " l020a. IN. III, 30 a. IN.
40 p, m. 40 p. IN.
LEAVE BALTIMORE, ARRIVED ANNAPOLIS,
Leave at.....s $40 a. m, Arrive at 40 a. IN.
zoo p, IN. 3.i0 p. IN,
-" GO D. m. 100 D. m.
SUNDAY TRAINS:
Leave Annapolis at 500 a. IN. and 4. 80 p. m.
Leave baltimore at 0.i5 a. m. and 6.45 p. IN.
Freights received and dispatched daily, at
reasonable rates.
H.P. UNDERHILL. President.
q, w. JOHNSON. Supt,
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
Commander PlOwman and the Dredg
erS.

We yesterday made reference to Com.
mander Plowman and the oyster navy,
commenting favorably on the work done
by them. We learn to-day that the tong
men at Herring Bay are complaining bit
terly that the boat (supposed) to protect
them at that point affords little or no pro-
lection and that the dredgers are raking
the bars for all they are worth The
question that presents itself is: Whether
or not one vessel is enough for the protec
ton of that locality. or is the Commander
OF the boat there doing his dutyi Com
mander Plowman should look into this
matter and leave no ground for complaint.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
Grange Omcers.

AT the meeting of the Maryland State
range In Baltimore yesterday, Mr. Henry
!. Murray, of this county, was reelected
range Master, and Mr. Huburt Hutton.
Montgomery, was elected lecturer TO
lcceed DR.. Thomas Walsh OF this coun-
and most ct the other officers were re-
ected. The session was continued to-
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
Gross and Repreheusible Neglige nee.

The horse and carriage of Mr.. ]. Magru
der we're injured last evening by falling
into ditch in Gloucester street, which
had been very imperfeclly filed by the
plumbers who had 'een repairing q brok.
en- water pipe. The city authorities are
much to blame for allowing such care
lessness. 1t is their duty to see that such
things are prevented. They will some
day have heavy damages to pay for their
neglect of duty.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
Election Of Omcers.

Palestine Commandry, No. z, knights
Templar, OF this city, has elected the fol.
lowing officers: James ii. Brown, eminent
commander; d. Claude Handy, generalis-
simo; Chas. A. Wilson, capt general;
Geo NJ. Taylor, recorder; James Fl Van
SAINT, treasurer; VIM. II. Bells, senior
warden; VIM. Iglehart. junior warden;
Clayton, standard bearer; s. r. Brewer.
warden; Grafton Munroe, sentinel.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
Paid His Fine.

Captain Travers, of the sloop Josephine
Chas w. Nash, of Baltimore, owner,
Who was captured by Capt. Geo. Clarke
pf the oyster police boat Folly, for hav
ing unculled oysters on board, had hear
|ng before Justice Gassaway yesterday
Hfternoon, and was fined $50 and cests,
Fhich he paid and was released.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
hristmas and New Years Exclusion
Tickets.

The Passenger Department of the Bal
pore and Ohie Railroad Company an
lunces that. in accordance with their
pa custom. they will sell Excursion
cEeis during the Holidays, between all
lions East of the Ohio River.
I. lckets will be sold on Dec. 2Srd, 24th,
q, 10Th. 30th, 3lst. 1887, and Jan. 1st
"a, 1888, g0od for return passage IN
Jan, Sd. 1855.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
Missionary Meeting.

The regular monthly meeting of the
Foreign Missionary Society Of the Pres
byterian Church, 5eld in the lecture room
of the church last evening, Miss E. Dor.
sey, president. There was q good attend
ance and much interest manifested in the
meeting. The subject Of foreign missions
was discussed and other matters OF inter
est relative to church work al home and
abroad came up for consideration.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
The Eastlake Stains.

Walnut, Cherry, Mahogany, Maple aud
Oak. Hard oil, boiled and raw. Paints
in oil and Ready Mixed Paints. can be
found in all their freshness and purity at
the corner of Third st., and Severn Ave.
+. X. STEELE,
Eastport, Nd.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
LOCAL NEWS.
WEATHER REPORT.

WASHINGTON, December II, 3P. M
For District of olumbia, Maryland,
and VirL inia, warmer, threatening wealth
er, with rain, light to fresh easterly winds
Thermometer at THE CAPITAL office
at noon to-day stood 46'.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15

The store No. % Main street is now
open. Bargains at retail every day in
the week, and big bargains at auction
every aturday night from z to 10 O'Clock,
Come early and get in before the sale
lebmmVncts u ycd wiH Be Jeft
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15

Try the Sweet Nellie Cigar-The best 5
cent cigar ever sold in Annapolis. Only
sold at the City Drug Store. We are the
leaders In fine cigars. j. w. HoDGEs j
Co., City Drug Store.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15

This paper Is circulated and read by
more people In Annapolis, than any other
paper Published here. and IL Is the best
medium for advertising.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15

The most beautiful assortment ever ex-
hibited In this city just received at the
City Drug Store. Come early and make
selections. Bottom prices.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
For Sale 1000 Christmas Tress

OF Pine, Cedar, Holly and Juniper; cut
and delivered TO order.
r. X. STEELE, Eastport, Md,
Cor. Sd Street and Severn Ave.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15

lest HOae-Mods Taay. Only for sale at "a
Vest street and stand in the market every
saturday night
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
FOE sALE-&I25.OO.
ssMarch WeeIk..

A Sweet Tone PIANO-in good condition
Cheap for cash. Apply at "a apital." Office.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
The Mascotte Organs

Cd installment, pour forth their sweet
hymns at Third ST.. and Severn Avenue.
+. K STEELE.
Eastport. Md.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
TAILORING AND SCOlRING.

Mrs. NJ. A. Davis. Tailor and scourer has re-
moved her place of business to North street
between College avenue and State Circle,
where she is prepared to do all kinds of scour-
ng and tailoring work cheap. 11-1t6
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
Opera House.

Special engagement of Mr.. Alf Nc
Dowell and Company in the greatest OF
all plays, entitled Never Say Die" will
appear at the Opera House on next Mon
day night, Dec. 10Th.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
As Sole Agen tror John Wanamaker


of Philadelphia, am now prepared to
exhibit full line of Samples both for the
Custom and Ready made Clothing depart
ments. Your measure taken and goods
made in the best Custom Manner at low
prices and fit guaranteed or no sale In
the ready-made clothing department |
have full line of samples representing
the stock of Wanamaker, and by the
Wanamaker system of measurement. Can
fit all sizes and shapes from the smallest
chi to the largest man. Prices are guar
anteed by Wanamaker to be lower than
other establishments-in fact, by his Oson
guarantee you get all the benefit of per
sonal visit to the house of Wanamaker
itself Clerical suits made to order, and
society uniforms furnished on short no.
tice at low prices. F. o. WHITE, Agt.
n No. 4 Francis ST., Annapolis, {
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15

EVERY PURCHASER oils cents worth or
over will receive March for the Piano
Free. PFKIFFKR'S MUSIC STORE,
1z10tf e Nd. Avenue.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
SPECIAL NOTICE.

We will insert I'm this column advertise
ments of Wants, For Rent, For Sale, Lost,
Found, &C., not exceeding four lines. ONE
WEEK, or less, for 25 Cents.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15

Bottles for COVERING with silk. satin,
&c, all varietiesat the City Drug Store,
". w. HoDeEs, s. Co.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15

lEfANTED at once a GOOD MAN as loca
I'M or travelling agent GOOD pay. Steady
work. Outfit free. No experience needed
Nurseryman, Rochester. N. Y. lOl42m
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
FOR SALE

100 Acres of good LAND, improved with
dwelling and all necessary ut-buildings. Ad-
dress Farm, Capital Office. 12-6
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
TO STOCK RAISERS.

Joseph Beardmorc of Eastport, offers the
service of his two thoroughbred JERSEY
BULLS at $l.00 aud $500 respectively.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15

One inch. first insertion, 800; subse-
ouent insertions. so cents. Liberal rates made
with those advertising by the month or year
All fractions OF q square will constitute fnll
square.
deaths free, but obituary notices will be cnarg-
ed for at one-half the usual rates Of advertls-
ing.
nunications. D cents per line.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15

One Of the Social Events Of the Season.
Certainly one Of the most delightful
Germans" ever given In Annapolis was
given last night at the residence OF MRS
Mccoy, On King George street by the
Misses Mccoy to the Wednesday Club
Mr.. J. g. Tilion and Miss Bessie Bryan.
daughter OF Judge Bryan OF the Court OF
Appeals, led the German. Ten figures
were danced. among which were the
"Grand Chain" the Military, the
Arch" the Circles" the Diadem.
the "Flirt," the "Tarleton and La
double Pastourelie." The favor table,
presided over by Mrs. Oliver Miller and
Mr. Dennis Claude, was loaded down win
most beautiful favors, among when were
japanese fans and umbrellas, gilded pipes:
TIN soldiers, pop guns, flowers, boxes OF
candy, Jumping jacks, whistles &c. &c,
all Of which were gotten mp inoet oalntliy
with ribbons II was midnight before the
fiual figure was finished aud then the dan
GERS partook OF one Of those royal suppers
for which Mrs. Mccoy Is so justly cele
brated. Among those present were Miss
BRYAN and Mr.. Tilton, Miss Mccoy and
Mr.. Gassaway, Miss Elsie Claude and Mr.
Hicks, Miss Anita McCoy and Mr.. Cor
don Claude, Miss Katie Mccoy and MIR:
Duvall. Miss Robbins of Baltimore and
Mr.. Noble, Miss Merrick and MIR. Kane,
Miss Magruder and Mr.. Hayes, Miss Nc
Farland and Mr.. Iglebart, Miss Clara
Claude and Mr.. Arms, Mi Bessie Nc
Farland and Mr. Wilson, Miss MagrudeI
and Mr.. Pussy, Miss Isabel Claude and
Mr.. Marchand, Miss Webster and Dir.
Adams. Miss Wilkinson and Mr. Blunt,
Miss Sophie Claude and Mr.. Whittier.
Miss Carita Mcfarland and ar. Magruder,
Miss Terry and Messrs. Newman, Mum
roe, Hallam Claude and many others
At one o'clock "adieus' were said and
the unanimous opinion was thatthe Wed
nesday Club had passed the most charm.
ing evening that they ever have passed
or will.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
TO BEE RAlSERS.

To Bee raisers the undersigned will furnish
arties desiring with the foundation for honey
one-haIf for the other. Full market price pa a
for beeswax JOS. BEARDMORE. 1912
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1887-12-15
NOTICE.

have now re-opened my PHOTO GRAPH
GALLERY, and am prepared to take ferreo-
types ut the low rates of for half a Dollar.
Thanking the public for past favors still so
iic1t continuance OF the same. Give me q call
at IL West st. j. b. MARTIN. 1873
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-10-06
Julius Experience.

Down in the woods of the Chiokamauga
battlefelds rabbits skurry from one brush
heap to another, and the squirrels chatter
as they look down from their perches at
men wandering from point to point in the
openings. We were skirting Snodgrass
hill when We heard a gun go of. followed
by series Of yells and whoops Pushing
into the woods few rods We came upon
an old darkey seated on log with ono
pant leg rolled up, There were four or
five tiny streams Of blood running down,
and it was plain enough that some scatter.
ing shot had struck him.
As we reached him colored boy about
sixteen years old came out Of the brush
with light shot gun 10 his hand, and the
old man looked up and said:
Julius, look beaal You has done shot
your fadder in the legP'
"Why, pap, dun 'sposed you was
rabbit. ! seed sunthin novin' In do
brush, an blazed away"
"Zackly, Julius-I correspond. You
dun took an ole niger weighin' 1870
pounds for a little rabbit about foot long
and JUS big 'nufr to make soup fur one
julius, Pze gwine to show you de differ
ence between rabbit an your fadderl"
HE had been cutting green limb as
he talked, and when he finished he took
the boy by the collar and played the "bud'
to him till the young man jumped two
feet high and sung out like a salvation
army band. by and by we gently inter-
fered to prevent further punishment, and
the old man held the boy of and asked.
Julius, does you see me?"
Eyes, fadder.
Does you know me from rabbit2'
"Yes."
"Den You start fur hum an pick mp dat
hoe an make dat con field ache, an
de mex time you 90 huntin' you holler of
yer mouf befo' you shoot OF yer gun
Gentlmen, good mawnin, an please 'scuse
dis leetle disrupshun."
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-10-06
Tunneiing tho Great Divide.

In the project for tunneling the Great
Divide" or the Rocky Mountains, tho
point proposed to be tunneled IL nnder
Gray's Peak, which rises no less than IA,
AL feet above the level Of the sea. At
4,44l feet below the peak, by tunnelny
from east to west for 5000 feet, direct
communication would be opened between
the valleys OF the Atlantic slope aud those
OF the Pacific side. This would shorten
the distance between Denver. Ia Colorado,
and Salt Lake City, 10 Utah, aud conse
quently the distance between the Missouri
river, say at st. Louis, and San Francisco
300 miles; aud there would be little more
required in the way Of ascending or de-
scending or tnnneling mountains. Part Of
the work has already been accomplished.
The country from the Missouri TO the foo.
OF the Rockies rises gradually Ia lrolling
prairie till an elevation is reached OF 5.z0V
feet above the sea level The Rockies
themselves rise at various places 10
height exceeding ll,OO0 feet Of ths
twenty most famous passes, only seven are
below 10000 feet, wbile FIVE are upward OF
II, 90 feet, and one the Argentine, 1900
ieet. OF the twenty three important towns
in Colorado. only twelye are below five
thousand feet, ten are over 10. 900. and ono
is IA 900 feet Passes a. such height are.
Of course, barrier 10 ordinary traffic. sod
the railways from tha Atlantic 10 the Pa
cifc bsye in consequences made the detours
Of bundreds Of miles, leaving rich pIsins
lying on the ses,efn slope of the great
snowy range practically eat Off from Dem
yer sud the markets Of the east. The
poiBt from which il is proposed 10 tunnel
Is siT miles due wesi from Denver. and.
sl,hongh one Of the bighss. peaks, il Is ny
far the uarrowest 10 the great back bone
of the American eoDtipent.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-10-06
A Dakota Mans Truthful Tale.

"Yes, I'm from Dakota, be said meekly,
as hc got into conversation with man
on an eastern train.
"Abl is that so? am thinking OF go.
ing ont there myself, to invest in some
farming land"
eve hsve some very fine land"
$50 / understand but are not some
Of the stories they tell Of Its fertility e1ag.
gerated?'
why, my friend, ] am sorry to say
ome Of them are downright untruthful. ["
That's what thought. Now, what is
the most remarkable instance Of the fertil
ity of Dakota soil which ever came under
your observation
"Well, believe the case Of my pump
might go at the head Of the list
"What was it?"
Il dug well about forty feet deep the
first season ] was there and put down
wooden pump. II happened that II was
made out Of small cottonwood log which
was little green, and the soil at the bot
tom OF that well, forty feet from the sur
face, was so fertile that that pump took
root. aud il also grew up and branched
ont. aad, nov, willie my children play In
swing attached to one Of the branches
pump water through the hole which still
remains in tie trunk.
''Do you tell that for the trutb?"
why, certainly. sir. never tell any
thing but the truth"
"Are you engaged 10 farming or the
rel state business?'
"by I'm engaged IN neither, my
i,irud pether. I'm preacher. went
out + ere as a missionary seyeral years ago.
aud tbongh my work has been humble /
trust IL has had beneficial influence 90
our people - Daiota BEL
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1887-10-06
a ssrenE Man

/ For one Of bis sedeniary habits, The late
Senator Charles Sumner bad extraordinary
strength. aud yet be was not an athlete.
While 10 Washington his only exercise
was walking. aud he believed Il was tho
pace rather than the distance that tells,
when opportunity offered he would 60 ~
a rate iha, amaKed heholacrs. Some per
sons attempting 10 join and keep mp with
him ony succeeded by taking an occasion
al hop, skip and jump. such as children
practice when walking with their parents
Up TO the the timo Of bis injuries hs walk.
ed much 10 Washington, for. as hc said
he could outualk omnibuscs aud give them
long odds
He was hardly aware Of bis enormous
strength, IL was 40 seldom called into exer
else, His books were placed 10 large boxes
at the end OF each session aud sent from
his rooms 10 the capitol only TO be return.
ed at the begiuing OF the next session.
These boxes weighed nearly five hundred
pounds each, and wero difficult to handle
in passages and siairways, and so were
accompanied by four men, Oace when he
was living at the Rev. DIR. Ssmpsons, ote
OF these heavy boxes stuck IN the stairway,
IL could be extrlcated without damage TO
the walls only by lifting il over the banis
ter The four men failed to apply their
strength 20 the most advantage, for they
got in each others way, and thus failed 10
move the box, The Senator, hated aud
gloyed, ready to 80 out came down tho
stairs.
why don't you lift it over the railS'
he said
'How can weg" answered one. "You
have no idea Of It's weight
"Let me try" said The Senator, and,
leaning over the rail, he seized the rope
beckett at one end OF tho box and lifted the
latter clear OF its entanglements by ono
sure pull, splitting his glove, however
across the back. The men we're amazed
and he, little embarrassed, said. IL did
not mean to lift it, only to try its weight"
and then went back for fresh gloves.